The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

The Island of Missing Trees

Elif Shafak with Daphne Kouma (Narrator), Amira Ghazalla (Narrator)

11 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,922 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 78%
sad 56%
informative 50%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 29%
challenging 17%
dark 14%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 11%
tense 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.22

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